Isaiah 37:31 web — The remnant that is escaped of the house of Judah will again take root downward, and bear fruit upward.

World English Bible

"The remnant that is escaped of the house of Judah will again take root downward, and bear fruit upward."

— Isaiah 37:31, World English Bible

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Isaiah 37 — Context

28

But I know your sitting down, your going out, your coming in, and your raging against me.

29

Because of your raging against me, and because your arrogance has come up into my ears, therefore will I put my hook in your nose and my bridle in your lips, and I will turn you back by the way by which you came.

30

This shall be the sign to you. You will eat this year that which grows of itself, and in the second year that which springs from the same; and in the third year sow and reap and plant vineyards, and eat their fruit.

31

The remnant that is escaped of the house of Judah will again take root downward, and bear fruit upward.

32

For out of Jerusalem a remnant will go forth, and survivors will escape from Mount Zion. The zeal of Yahweh of Armies will perform this.'

33

Therefore thus says Yahweh concerning the king of Assyria, 'He will not come to this city, nor shoot an arrow there, neither will he come before it with shield, nor cast up a mound against it.

34

By the way that he came, by the same he shall return, and he shall not come to this city,' says Yahweh.

Isaiah 37:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 37:31 say?
Isaiah 37:31 in the World English Bible reads: “The remnant that is escaped of the house of Judah will again take root downward, and bear fruit upward.”
Where is Isaiah 37:31 in the Bible?
Isaiah 37:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 37, verse 31.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 37:31.
What translation should I read Isaiah 37:31 in?
Isaiah 37:31 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 37:31?
Isaiah 37:31 reads (WEB): “The remnant that is escaped of the house of Judah will again take root downward, and bear fruit upward.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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